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Snowboard freestyle on advanced terrain
Snowboard freestyle on advanced terrain
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOSKB405A
SISOSKB405A
State Code
D6472
D6472
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
14/10/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snowboard freestyle on advanced terrain. This unit focuses on the application of safe freestyle snowboarding techniques, including snowboarding freestyle on manmade terrain features on advanced terrain at a snowsport area.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for a freestyle snowboarding activity.
- 1.1. Identify and plan food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and the conditions of the activity.
- 1.2. Identify an appropriate activity site or location according to contextual issues, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Determine possible hazards associated with freestyle snowboarding in a variety of snow, terrain and weather conditions.
- 1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plans.
2. Select appropriate equipment.
- 2.1. Select suitable equipment after consideration of design and or construction features and contextual issues, and check that it is in good working order.
- 2.2. Adjust and fit equipment, according to manufacturer's specification, to ensure comfort and safety.
- 2.3. Select personal clothing for activity according to the design and or construction features appropriate for the conditions.
3. Apply freestyle snowboarding skills.
- 3.1. Participate in pre-snowboarding warm ups and stretching exercises.
- 3.2. Apply principles of form to adapt the movements of snowboarding to suit the terrain and snow conditions.
- 3.3. Link together turns of varying radius through the fall line and control speed with the shape of the turn and or by using sideslipping.
- 3.4. Execute airs showing extensions on take-off, flexion on landing, with stability throughout.
- 3.5. Demonstrate fakie turns on all groomed terrain through the fall line.
- 3.6. Approach hazards in a safe manner and minimise risks to self and group where possible.
- 3.7. Take measures to guard personal safety and safety of others whilst freestyle snowboarding.
4. Demonstrate freestyle snowboarding on manmade terrain features.
- 4.1. Execute airs, including a grab, while utilising various manmade terrain features, and show extension on take-off, flexion on landing and stability throughout.
- 4.2. Undertake half pipe riding utilising board performance and the shape of the pipe.
- 4.3. Demonstrate air turns either above or below the lip of the half pipe throughout a run.
- 4.4. Execute snowboarding techniques through a boarder cross course, demonstrating adaptation and utilisation of terrain features.
5. Evaluate freestyle snowboarding activity.
- 5.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.
- 5.2. Identify improvements for future freestyle snowboarding experiences.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods:
perishability
packaging
storage.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines.
Conditions may include:
snow:
surface snow conditions
weather:
visibility
terrain.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
safety and emergency procedures
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Freestyle snowboarding may include:
man-made terrain features to perform tricks and jumps
soft boots
twin tipped board
soft binding.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Equipment may include:
beanie
freestyle snowboard
freestyle boots
freestyle bindings
wrist guards
gloves
sun glasses or goggles.
Design and or construction features may include:
side-cut
overall length
effective edge
forward lean
stance angle.
Comfort and safety may include:
height and weight
boot type
side-cut
overall length
effective edge.
Principles of form may include:
speed
timing
power
range
co-ordination.
Movements may include:
ollies
nose rolls
airs
all terrain riding
steering
edging
pressure control
sideslipping.
Turns may include:
up un-weighting
down un-waiting
skidded
edged
carved
turn size.
Radius may include:
small radius
medium radius
large radius.
Shape of the turn may include:
open
unfinished incomplete and or closed
finished
complete.
Airs may include:
180 rotation
360 rotation
540 rotation
front side or backside.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Measures may include:
surfaces waxed
edges sharpened
bindings securely attached
safe falling
observation of winter weather conditions and terrain
adequate clothing
fluid and food intake
complying with all snowsport area signs and regulations
complying with Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Safety of others may include:
speed
distance from other snow users.
Grab may include:
indy
mute
method
lien
nose and tail.
Man-made terrain features may include:
berms
rollers
table tops
whoop-de-doo's
step ups.
Board performance may include:
side cut
camber
effective edge
torsional flex.
Shape of the pipe may include:
frontside wall
backside wall
transition
flat bottom.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Food and water requirements may include:
range of foods:
perishability
packaging
storage.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines.
Conditions may include:
snow:
surface snow conditions
weather:
visibility
terrain.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
safety and emergency procedures
code of ethics
snowsport area signs and regulations
Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Freestyle snowboarding may include:
man-made terrain features to perform tricks and jumps
soft boots
twin tipped board
soft binding.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
river heights
synoptic charts
high and low tides.
Equipment may include:
beanie
freestyle snowboard
freestyle boots
freestyle bindings
wrist guards
gloves
sun glasses or goggles.
Design and or construction features may include:
side-cut
overall length
effective edge
forward lean
stance angle.
Comfort and safety may include:
height and weight
boot type
side-cut
overall length
effective edge.
Principles of form may include:
speed
timing
power
range
co-ordination.
Movements may include:
ollies
nose rolls
airs
all terrain riding
steering
edging
pressure control
sideslipping.
Turns may include:
up un-weighting
down un-waiting
skidded
edged
carved
turn size.
Radius may include:
small radius
medium radius
large radius.
Shape of the turn may include:
open
unfinished incomplete and or closed
finished
complete.
Airs may include:
180 rotation
360 rotation
540 rotation
front side or backside.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure.
Measures may include:
surfaces waxed
edges sharpened
bindings securely attached
safe falling
observation of winter weather conditions and terrain
adequate clothing
fluid and food intake
complying with all snowsport area signs and regulations
complying with Alpine Responsibility Code and snowboarding practices within the code.
Safety of others may include:
speed
distance from other snow users.
Grab may include:
indy
mute
method
lien
nose and tail.
Man-made terrain features may include:
berms
rollers
table tops
whoop-de-doo's
step ups.
Board performance may include:
side cut
camber
effective edge
torsional flex.
Shape of the pipe may include:
frontside wall
backside wall
transition
flat bottom.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the advanced terrain and duration of the freestyle snowboarding activity
demonstrate freestyle snowboarding techniques, such as airs and fakie turns and a range of safe freestyle snowboarding manoeuvres on manmade terrain features such as half pipe riding and air turns
evaluates and reflects on own freestyle snowboarding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple freestyle snowboarding activities on advanced terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with advanced terrain for freestyle snowboarding skills to be demonstrated
resources and information, such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the freestyle snowboarding activity
equipment such as freestyle snowboards, bindings, boots, suitable clothing, goggles, helmet, manmade terrain features, lift pass, backpack or bumbag, and food and water.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of freestyle snowboarding strategies and techniques
observation of safe participation and demonstration of freestyle snowboarding skills, such as the execution of airs and half pipes
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSKB403A Snowboard on advanced terrain.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies relevant process to plan equipment and supply requirements appropriate to the advanced terrain and duration of the freestyle snowboarding activity
demonstrate freestyle snowboarding techniques, such as airs and fakie turns and a range of safe freestyle snowboarding manoeuvres on manmade terrain features such as half pipe riding and air turns
evaluates and reflects on own freestyle snowboarding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple freestyle snowboarding activities on advanced terrain to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable snowsport location with advanced terrain for freestyle snowboarding skills to be demonstrated
resources and information, such as principles of nutrition and weather sources to accurately plan and prepare for the freestyle snowboarding activity
equipment such as freestyle snowboards, bindings, boots, suitable clothing, goggles, helmet, manmade terrain features, lift pass, backpack or bumbag, and food and water.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of freestyle snowboarding strategies and techniques
observation of safe participation and demonstration of freestyle snowboarding skills, such as the execution of airs and half pipes
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOSKB403A Snowboard on advanced terrain.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J768 | SIS40313 | Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |